1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 11 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 776 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1982 Renault 11 has manual transmission. 1982 Renault 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | 11 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
